P0106 — OBD-II trouble code

A generic powertrain OBD-II trouble code. Below are the vehicles and failure patterns where owners report it, drawn from NHTSA complaints.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0106 across 14 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P0106 14 patterns

2017 Hyundai Elantra

powertrain — Engine stalling while driving

2016 Ford Focus

electrical — Engine stall / loss of power while driving

2013 Ford Escape

electrical — Stalling and power loss while driving

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

engine — Internal engine failure—rod, bearing, or oil circulation

2012 Ford Explorer

powertrain — Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) and Purge Valve Malfunction – Loss of Power/Limp Mode

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

electrical — MAP sensor malfunction (P0106 code, rough transmission shift, rough idle)

2011 Hyundai Sonata

powertrain — Loss of Power / Throttle Control at Highway Speed

2011 Hyundai Sonata

electrical — Electrical gremlins: dashboard lights, headlights, interior lights flickering

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

powertrain — Automatic transmission delayed response / hesitation at acceleration

2011 Volkswagen Golf

electrical — Check engine light and diagnostic code P0106

2006 Chevrolet Malibu

engine — Random stalling / loss of power with limp-mode messages

2006 Ford Freestyle

engine — Electronic throttle body control failure

2006 Hummer H3

engine — Cylinder head failure with soft metal intake valve seats

2005 GMC Canyon

engine — Engine Stalling (Intermittent)

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →